In this new Rupa anthology, Ruskin Bond has brought together some wonderfully moving love stories written by master storytellers such as Oscar Wilde, O'Henry, Anthony Hope and Guy de Maupassant. The stories capture every mood, every nuance of the word love which, as many say, makes the world go round. This collection of magical tales of love and passion also includes stories written by Ruskin Bond himself. Sometimes tragic, sometimes humorous, this anthology brings to the reader unique love stories from all over the world – India, Persia, Europe, Britain and the South Seas.

What would youth be without love? asked Lord Byron. And what would love be without youth? In this anthology, great writers come close to fathoming the mystery.

The Rupa Book Of Favourite Fairy Tales

Magical stories loved by children all over the globe, fairy tales have remained firm favourites of readers for centuries. In this collection, Ruskin Bond offers to you his favourite fairy tales, bringing together some amazing, unusual tales from all over the world - China, France, New Zealand... From 'The Green Man of Sinai' - a tale from ancient Egypt, to 'Jivaka the Boy Wonder' – a tale from India, this connection is a ,must –read for book enthusiasts.